Thomas Lyver
Trochu,AB
Summary
Experienced professional heavy equipment operator with over two years in a mine setting. Proven skills demonstrated by advancement to a demanding pit dozer position in a short timeframe. Recognized for safe operation and exceptional blade control. Dependable team member who effectively performs tasks to achieve operational objectives. Competed in 2024 and 2025 in-house skills competition as Mine Rescue member, showcasing commitment to excellence.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Equipment Operator
Elk Valley Resources - Greenhills
05.2023 - Current
- Currently in training as Pit Dozer.
- Responsibilities include: Tracing coal seams, pushing hanging wall, providing cleanup support to shovel and drill patterns, road building and ramp-down preparation.
- Trained on Komatsu 475 and CAT D11 Spoil Dozer.
- Responsibilities include: Maintaining safe berm heights and proper grade at spoil while efficiently handling and directing haul trucks.
- Trained on Komatsu 930E and 830 Haul Truck.
- Demonstrated adaptability in adjusting to various weather conditions and mountainous terrains, ensuring safe haul truck operation.
- Member of the Mine Rescue team and competed in the 2024 and 2025 Greenhills in-house skills competitions.
Grain Elevator Facility Operator
G3 Canada
02.2021 - 05.2023
- Trained and certified locomotive operator responsible for operating locomotives during railcar loading.
- Certified rail inspector responsible for performing regular track and facility inspections and basic maintenance.
- Volunteered at other facilities across Alberta, including the Canadian Pacific 2021-2022 crop year Canadian elevator of the year.
- Trained new colleagues on safe operating procedures and closely monitored and mentored them.
- Level 2 certified grain grader responsible to accurately grade and bin products.
Grain Elevator Facility Operator
Viterra
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Worked at heights with fall arrest systems on railcars.
- Operated grain processing equipment for binning, cleaning, drying, blending and storing of grain.
Pipefitters Apprentice
OJ Industrial Maintenance
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Spotted and directed side booms and heavy machinery at the Suncor oil sands mine.
- Experienced with Suncor's safety focused values.
- Experienced with mine driving procedures with light duty trucks.
Skills
- Currently in training as Pit Dozer
- Valid Class 5 Driver's license
- Trained on Komatsu 475 and CAT D11 Spoil Dozer
- Experience with Komatsu 930E and 830 haul trucks
Timeline
Heavy Equipment Operator
Elk Valley Resources - Greenhills
05.2023 - Current
Grain Elevator Facility Operator
G3 Canada
02.2021 - 05.2023
Grain Elevator Facility Operator
Viterra
08.2020 - 02.2021
Pipefitters Apprentice
OJ Industrial Maintenance
10.2019 - 03.2020
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